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Equipmentby StaffJuly 18, 2019

Samsung to Develop Batteries for Volvo Electric Trucks

Volvo Group and Samsung SDI, the battery manufacturing subsidiary of Samsung, have entered into a strategic alliance to develop battery packs for Volvo Group’s electric trucks.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 18, 2019

ATA Partners With NACV Show on Educational Symposium

The North American Commercial Vehicle Show has partnered with American Trucking Associations to host a symposium at this year’s event, offering educational and benchmarking sessions to attendees.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 17, 2019

Caterpillar Dealers Launch Independent Service Network

A group of Cat dealers is launching Rig360, a network of independent service centers that provides fleet managers and truck owners with bumper-to-bumper truck service options.

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Driversby StaffJuly 17, 2019

Despite Soft Freight Environment, Drivers Still In Demand

Turnover rates at large and small truckload carriers remain at lower levels despite a soft freight environment, according to the latest numbers tracked by American Trucking Associations.

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Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsJuly 17, 2019

Peloton Announces Level 4 Driverless Truck Platooning System

Peloton’s new Automated Following solution uses vehicle-to-vehicle technology to allow a single driver in a lead truck to control two platooning vehicles.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJuly 16, 2019

Volvo’s Maryland Facility Highlighted by DOE for Efficiency

Volvo Group North America’s Hagerstown, Maryland powertrain facility was recently toured by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Better Plants Summit, highlighting the production facility’s efficiencies.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJuly 16, 2019

FMCSA Will Permanently Ban Drivers for Human Trafficking Offenses

The FMCSA announced a final rule that will permanently ban drivers convicted of human trafficking from operating a commercial motor vehicle.

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Aftermarketby StaffJuly 15, 2019

Eaton Extends Aftermarket Clutch Warranties

Eaton announced that it is extending the manufacturer warranty periods for the company’s aftermarket clutches.

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Fleet Managementby Steven MartinezJuly 15, 2019

Is Trucking in the Midst of a Freight Recession?

Recent economic reports from trucking industry analysts show a decline in the freight market in the near term, but it could stabilize in the long term.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 15, 2019

Transplace Makes Real-Time Visibility Standard

Transplace announced it will provide real-time visibility as a standard feature, without any extra transaction or integration fee, for its managed transportation services and Transportation Management System (TMS) customers.

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